Dentist Average Salary in Botswana 2023

How much money does a person working as Dentist make in Botswana?

Average Monthly Salary

28,900 BWP

( 347,000 BWP yearly)

LOW
14,200
BWP AVERAGE
28,900
BWP HIGH
45,100
BWP

Dentist Pay Scale and Salaries in Botswana

Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
26,800 BWP or more

10% of people earn
23,700 to 26,800 BWP

20% of people earn
16,800 BWP or less

65% of people earn
16,800 to 23,700 BWP

Minimum Salary 14,200 BWP

Median 27,000 BWP

Maximum 45,100 BWP

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

• Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

  Dentist salaries in Botswana range from 14,200 BWP per month (starting salary) to 45,100 BWP per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

• Median Salary

  The median salary is 27,000 BWP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Dentist(s) are earning less than 27,000 BWP while the other half are earning more than 27,000 BWP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

• Percentiles and Salary Scale

  Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Dentist(s) are earning less than 22,100 BWP while 75% of them are earning more than 22,100 BWP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Dentist(s) are earning less than 30,800 BWP while 25% are earning more than 30,800 BWP.

• Pay Scale Structure

  We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 16,800 BWP to 23,700 BWP. Approximatly 20% fall under the 16,800 BWP cap. Ten percent of wages are from 23,700 BWP to 26,800 BWP. Only 5% of people grossed 26,800 BWP or more.

Dentist Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does experience and age affect your pay?

Dentist average salary change by experience in Botswana

The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Dentist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.

Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 16,800 BWP per month.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 21,600 BWP per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 29,800 BWP per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, Dentist whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 36,900 BWP per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 39,500 BWP per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 42,200 BWP per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Dentist

Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Dentist employees in Botswana earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average.

Salary Comparison By Gender in Botswana for all Careers

Dentist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Botswana

How much are annual salary increments in Botswana for Dentist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?

Dentist

Dentist(s) in Botswana are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Botswana / All Professions

The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Botswana for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

Dentist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Botswana

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?

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"Dentist" is considered to be a high bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

33% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 67% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus		67%
No Bonus		33%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Dentist Salary Trend and Forecast in Botswana

How are Dentist salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Dentist salaries in Botswana are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

Dentist Average Hourly Wage in Botswana

170 BWP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Botswana is 170 BWP. This means that the average Dentist in Botswana earns approximately 170 BWP for every worked hour.

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for 'Dentist' in Botswana is 82 BWP. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Dentist VS Other Jobs

The average salary for Dentist is 61% more than that of Dental. Also, Dental salaries are 3% more than those of Health and Medical.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Dental Assistant	7,940 BWP	-73%
Dental Hygienist	7,700 BWP	-73%
Dental Laboratory Technician	7,550 BWP	-74%
Dental Receptionist	6,040 BWP	-79%
Dental Technician	7,160 BWP	-75%
Dental Therapist	11,200 BWP	-61%
Dentist	28,900 BWP	-0%
Endodontist	34,600 BWP	+20%
Orthodontic Assistant	7,990 BWP	-72%
Orthodontist	34,900 BWP	+21%
Periodontist	35,000 BWP	+21%
Prosthodontist	34,600 BWP	+20%

Salary Comparison By City

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Botswana earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Dentist in Botswana?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 27,000 BWP and 30,800 BWP. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for Dentist in Botswana is ranges from 22,100 BWP to 30,800 BWP. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.